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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338, 2,007.38 and 460.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338, 2,007.38 and 460.62 is: 691.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338 : 2,007.38 = 460.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338/2,007.38 = 460.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338x = 2,007.38 × 460.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338x = 924,639.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,639.38/1,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.06

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